Jeff was born in Maine and has lived here all his life. He began his radio career in Bangor, Maine, in 1991 and bounced around to a handful of stations before landing in Portland to be a part of the launch of Q97.9 in 1996 where he spent 26 years, the majority of it partnered on the morning show with Lori Voornas, until the two moved to 94.9 HOM in 2023. Jeff enjoys writing about nostalgia and history in Maine.
Jeff Parsons
Visit 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints in Massachusetts
Holyoke, Massachusetts, has over 100 fossilized dinosaur footprints left there 200 million years ago from four different types of dinosaurs.
New Hampshire’s Story Land Announces Opening Date
Story Land has set their opening date for 2024, which will celebrate their 70th anniversary with a new attraction.
Why Don’t I See More Drivers Backing Into Parking Spaces in Maine?
According to AAA, there's some good reasoning behind backing into a space when you park your car.
These Are the Top 25 High Schools in Maine – Did Yours Make the List?
US News & World Report has released their annual list of the best schools in Maine, and the top schools all have something in common.
Anonymous Mainers Put Signs With a Message Up at Locations of Lewiston Tragedy
There's anonymous post in the Lewiston Rocks Facebook group by someone who is taking steps to continue to honor and remember the victims of the Lewiston mass shootings.
Maine is Home to What Once Was the Tallest Structure in the World
Maine held the world record for the world’s tallest architectural structure, but it didn't last long.
Wells, Maine, Police Department’s Take on Taylor and Travis
"To have the most successful female artist of all time watching a sport you love is probably one of the coolest things that’s happened to football in a long time."
The Story Behind This Century-Old Ad on a Building in Lewiston, Maine
Even though many of these downtown buildings are gone, there is still one piece of Lisbon Street's past that remains.
Man From Maine Was on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ but Mainers Didn’t Get to See It
On Tuesday, January 30, a man from Freeport, Maine, was a contestant on 'Wheel of Fortune'. Unfortunately, most people in Maine didn't see the show.
Have You Ever Wondered What These Signs on Maine Roads Mean?
It turns out it's pretty straightforward, but only to those who need to know about these signs.
Maine’s 16 Counties Ranked by Unemployment Rate With a Surprising No. 1
Stacker put together a list of counties with the highest unemployment in Maine using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Difference Between Maine’s Rotaries and Roundabouts
Maine has 3 rotaries and 22 roundabouts throughout the state. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they shouldn't be.
New Hampshire and Maine Get Their First Ziggi’s Coffee Shops
There's a new coffee shop franchise that has landed in Maine and New Hampshire and is steadily growing across the country.
Maine Couples Are More Likely to Cheat Near Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is coming up, and of all the times of the year you would expect couples in Maine to cheat on their partners, this wouldn't be it.
Final ‘Jeopardy!’ Answer About Famous Maine Business Founder Stumps One Contestant
Both Lynn and Robbi responded with the correct question, but Zani picked the wrong outfitter.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Annual Salary Averages in New England States
If we look at average salaries of the New England states in general, I bet there'll be some jealousy with those numbers.